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Laura Erskine

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health to host international competition for healthcare scholars


The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health will host the 7th annual “Healthcare Management Case Competition,” in January, 2026, pitting teams of healthcare management graduate students against each other to solve a real-world challenge faced by UCLA Health. It is led by Dr. Laura Erskine, professor in UCLA Fielding’s Department of Health Policy and Management.

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Research into veterans’ health issues by UCLA Fielding faculty, students, and alumni cover wide range of illnesses, patients, and treatment strategies

How UCLA Fielding is working to improve the health of veterans


Peer-reviewed studies on the prevention and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases demonstrates school’s position as a center of excellence in veterans’ health research.

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Jennifer A. Wagman

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jennifer Wagman receives UCLA Global Research Award


Dr. Jennifer Wagman, associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, has received a UCLA Global Research Award to support her work examining how violence and adversity influence mental health and infectious disease among youth in Uganda.

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Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need

Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need


California Health Interview Survey data show many lack the therapeutic, legal, or workplace support they desired. Dr. Alex Bates, senior data analyst, is the lead author.

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Dr. Kirsten Schwarz leads a UCLA team providing free soil testing for residents affected by the 2025 Altadena wildfire

UCLA Fielding-led team supports Altadena fire recovery through free soil testing


The team, led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, is made up of students and faculty from across the university and community partners.

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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health graduates lead transformative work — building a healthier future for all — here in Los Angeles, in all 50 U.S. states, and in 71 countries around the globe.

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    UCLA Fielding's alumni network is comprised of more than twelve thousand public health changemakers

Community Impact


Amid substantial gaps in who has access to healthy, affordable meals, UCLA Fielding engages in community partnerships that promote change.

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